So I did use writing #alttext as the task in an exam. Describing pictures is something we do anyway, even in higher classes.

Of course students had never heard of alt-text, so I printed part of @alttexthalloffame 's text on https://alttexthalloffame.org.

The students' texts turned out more focused and relevant than usually. I believe that is because the situation makes sense and lets them write _for_ somebody.

part of the exam (pdf): https://wob.itslearning.com/data/200590/409605/exam%20listening%20sport%2c%20writing%20alttext.pdf

@tobiw #fedilz #englischEdu

I just noticed I am close to 1000 followers. I never broke 1000 on any the corporate owned platforms which I have long left. If you like caves, nature, and occasional adorable dog photos, mind helping me break 1000 followers for the first time ever? I'm a scientist who studies critters who live in caves, and also train dogs, because just one job in this economy? 😂

I am also vehemently against GenAI and will post ideas for getting off of / decreasing reliance on iNaturalist (who has gotten in bed with Google GenAI). Occasional other science communication type posts as well, and happy to answer questions! I always alt text and camel case because I believe in accessibility.

ETA: I do occasionally post "creepy crawly" photos, but I use hashtags so if you don't want to see a cave spider or such, I am easy to filter. I understand that some people just want to see cool passages and formations, and wish to skip the invertebrates. (Filter recommendations: "spider" and "invertebrate" which I use as a catch-all for more leggy critters you may not know the names for.)

#caves #intro #nature #photography #introduction #caving #ecology #biology #scientist #STEAM #camelCase #AltText

I just noticed I am close to 1000 followers. I never broke 1000 on any the corporate owned platforms which I have long left. If you like caves, nature, and occasional adorable dog photos, mind helping me break 1000 followers for the first time ever? I'm a scientist who studies critters who live in caves, and also train dogs, because just one job in this economy? 😂

I am also vehemently against GenAI and will post ideas for getting off of / decreasing reliance on iNaturalist (who has gotten in bed with Google GenAI). Occasional other science communication type posts as well, and happy to answer questions! I always alt text and camel case because I believe in accessibility.

ETA: I do occasionally post "creepy crawly" photos, but I use hashtags so if you don't want to see a cave spider or such, I am easy to filter. I understand that some people just want to see cool passages and formations, and wish to skip the invertebrates. (Filter recommendations: "spider" and "invertebrate" which I use as a catch-all for more leggy critters you may not know the names for.)

#caves #intro #nature #photography #introduction #caving #ecology #biology #scientist #STEAM #camelCase #AltText

Dark-eyed junco along Clear Creek Trail yesterday.

One of my favorite winter birds & my favorite sparrow species.

#PhotoHour #birds #birb #birbs #birding #BirdPhotography #wildlife #WildLifePhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #photography #AltText

Dark-eyed junco along Clear Creek Trail yesterday.

One of my favorite winter birds & my favorite sparrow species.

#PhotoHour #birds #birb #birbs #birding #BirdPhotography #wildlife #WildLifePhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #photography #AltText

Beste mede-activisten in de Fediverse,

Wanneer je in je beeldbeschrijving niet verder komt dan "meme," hier wat handige richtlijnen en tips om je politieke - grappige - kunstzinnige - inspirerende boodschap ook bij blinden en slechtzienden aan te laten komen:

How to write an image description: https://uxdesign.cc/how-to-write-an-image-description-2f30d3bf5546

Meer info: https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-make-posts-more-accessible-to-blind-people-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse/

#accessibility #toegankelijkheid #AltText #beeldbeschrijving

i want to hear from people who use screen readers: what makes alt text useful to you? what doesn't help?

#accessibility #a11y #blind #alttext

i want to hear from people who use screen readers: what makes alt text useful to you? what doesn't help?

#accessibility #a11y #blind #alttext

One of the most beautiful blacktailed deer bucks I’ve seen, strolling through the hood today. We see deer less and less due to all the McMansions being built around us. #AltText #Wildlife

One of the most beautiful blacktailed deer bucks I’ve seen, strolling through the hood today. We see deer less and less due to all the McMansions being built around us. #AltText #Wildlife

#bloomscrolling
A photo from the farmers market last Monday. These were holiday centerpieces that were not only beautiful but had a mixture of scents that were incredible #NYC #AltText #photography

Beste mede-activisten in de Fediverse,

Wanneer je in je beeldbeschrijving niet verder komt dan "meme," hier wat handige richtlijnen en tips om je politieke - grappige - kunstzinnige - inspirerende boodschap ook bij blinden en slechtzienden aan te laten komen:

How to write an image description: https://uxdesign.cc/how-to-write-an-image-description-2f30d3bf5546

Meer info: https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-make-posts-more-accessible-to-blind-people-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse/

#accessibility #toegankelijkheid #AltText #beeldbeschrijving

@rbreich Big words coming from the guy who still can't manage to use #AltText

Tiny reminder FediFriends to not forget to add alt-texts to your beautiful pictures and funny memes.

1. This is important for accessibility 💚
2. More people will boost your posts! 🚀

Let's keep the Fediverse inclusive and accessible for all!

#AltText #Fediverse #Accessibility